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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.09, 3,805.66 and 2,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.09, 3,805.66 and 2,350.13 is: 3,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.09 : 3,805.66 = 2,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.09/3,805.66 = 2,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.09x = 3,805.66 × 2,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.09x = 8,943,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,776.71/2,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.50

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